Example sentences of "it is call a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 A membrane which allows solvent particles but not solute particles to pass through it is called a semi-permeable membrane .
2 It is called A First Dictionary of Linguistics and Phonetics ( 1980 ) .
3 A typical form is shown in Figure 6.6 ( d ) , and you can see that there are several concentric rims , in which case it is called a multiringed basin .
4 It is called a reverse premium .
5 Officially , it is called a vertical axis hydraulic turbine , and is the brainchild of Barry Davis of Nova Scotia .
6 The Pastor smiled a little wryly , ‘ It is called a unitary family , now , and unitary families are under attack in certain quarters , but the family is at the heart of our religion and our civilisation .
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